Mustan Burmawalla on ‘Baazigar’: “People still like the film”

Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol-Shilpa Shetty starrer ‘Baazigar’ (1993) celebrates its 25th anniversary today and it is still remembered as one of the best films in these actors careers. As the film approaches it’s 25th anniversary, Mustan, one half of the director duo Abbas-Mustan say that an director should believe in their vision.

Mustan told Mirror, “People still like the film and it is a big compliment to the entire team. The important thing is the maker should be convinced with his own vision as that will reflect on screen. We had a hero playing a negative role. Though it led to the hit pairing of Shah Rukh and Kajol, it was not a romantic film. But it all worked well. We felt if an artiste or actor is bigger than the film then it will not work. When we went to Kajol, she was so lively and jovial, we felt she might not be able to understand the script and her role. She showed her maturity during the shoot and remained focused. Shilpa too worked very hard.”

‘Baazigar’ also starred Rakhee Gulzar.